In Preaching Articles: "Bible" showing 1-15 of 117

3 Keys To Overcoming Barriers To Bible Engagement In The Church

By Paul Caminiti on Mar 16, 2018

In North America, we have more Bibles than ever, but less and less real engagement. Why?

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Tags: Bible, Scripture, Preaching, BIBLE STUDY, Biblical  (view more)  (view less)

Watch The Bible Miniseries Trailer

By Sermoncentral on Jan 12, 2013

Coming in March: the scriptures come to life in a fresh presentation.

Tags: Bible, Truth, History, bible truth, The Bible Series, History Channel  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching That Keeps Bibles Open

By Peter Mead on Oct 6, 2018

Many preachers begin with "Open your Bibles ..." But how long do those Bibles stay open?

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-22

Tags: Bible, Preaching, average, interest

How Can I Better Study A Bible Passage?

By Sermoncentral on Aug 25, 2017

“Think over what I say,” commands the Lord. How can a faithful student of the Bible do this without leaning on commentaries and scholars?

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7, Romans 1:15-17

Tags: Bible, Scripture, BIBLE STUDY, sermon prep, Study Scripture, Study Techniques, Feast on the Word  (view more)  (view less)

Eugene Peterson: The Bible Is Our Story

By Eugene Peterson on Jun 17, 2013

Before Eugene Peterson was a professor and writer, he was a pastor. Here's his wise counsel regarding handling God's word.

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-15

Tags: Bible, Story, bible truth, eugene peterson

11 Event Ideas For Using The Bible Miniseries Outreach Opportunity

By Scott Anderson on Nov 10, 2020

"The Bible" miniseries could be the biggest discipleship and outreach tool on the screen since "The Passion of the Christ."

Tags: Preaching, Bible Influence

Do You Need Help Reading Your Bible?

By C.j. Mahaney on Nov 13, 2017

"If more people approached the Bible with a deep sense of helplessness, and hope-filled reliance on God’s merciful assistance, there would be far more seeing and savoring and transformation than there is.”

Tags: Bible, BIBLE STUDY, priorities, bible reading, Growth in Christ, Christian growth, Spiritual Discipline, dependence on God  (view more)  (view less)

How To Apply The Bible

By Josh Reich on Sep 21, 2017

"When we read the Bible, we want to understand it and apply it. We want to know what the Bible says and how it affects our lives. We want something to happen, we want to get something out of it. But we’re often left frustrated and wondering what we missed."

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Tags: understanding, BIBLE STUDY, Personal Growth, soul care, Growing in Christ, Study the Bible, applying scripture  (view more)  (view less)

The Most Important Word In The Bible?

By Lance Witt on Aug 22, 2016

In your opinion, what is the most important word in the Bible? And you can’t say God or Jesus.

Scripture: Luke 7:50, Exodus 33:12-23

Tags: Glory

Why I Don’t Go To The Bible To Find A Text To Preach On

By Sermoncentral on May 13, 2014

"It's tempting to open your Bible and search for something--anything!--to inspire your next sermon. Please resist that temptation."

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:1-10

Tags: Bible, Abuse, Preaching, resources, God's Word  (view more)  (view less)

4 Tips For Understanding Any Passage Of The Bible

By Brandon Smith on Jan 18, 2018

Whatever you do, just read the Bible.

Tags: Study, Prayer, BIBLE STUDY, godly character, Reading God's Word, Christian community, personal holiness, Personal Devotions  (view more)  (view less)

How Do I Study A Specific Topic In The Bible?

By Sermoncentral on Sep 14, 2017

Studying the Bible does not need to be complex. Simple tools can help us glean amazing insights from the word.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7, Jeremiah 29:13, Proverbs 2:3-6

Tags: BIBLE STUDY, Personal Growth, writing, spiritual growth, Spiritual Discipline, Journaling, Concordance  (view more)  (view less)

One Pastor's View: Which Bible Translations Should You Read?

By Clay Smith on Mar 7, 2013

Here's how one pastor answers a commonly-asked question. How would you answer?

Tags: Bible, Holy Spirit, Guide, translation, Bible Influence, e  (view more)  (view less)

Piper's Authority For Preaching

By Sermoncentral on Mar 24, 2020

In this video John Piper answers the question, "What Bible passages do you use to base your claims about how we should preach?"

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-4:2

Tags: Bible, Lesson, Joshua, Preaching, Learning, Doctrine, Relevant, bible truth, Authority  (view more)  (view less)

No Pressure: Great Preaching Must Connect Worlds Separated By Time And Space

By Sherman Haywood Cox on Jul 10, 2014

Helping people understand the Scripture in its native Bible world is not enough. We must help people to experience it.

Scripture: Genesis 15:8-21

Tags: Bible, Preaching, guest preaching, lecture, bible story  (view more)  (view less)